My cousin will be a contestant on Jeopardy on Monday's show 02/15. Her name is Gillian. If you get a chance, please watch to cheer her on. I am very proud of her.
Me, too! And now I'm fielding phone calls about the ram sacrafice. I knew she studied in Russia, but this was the first I'd heard about that.Originally Posted by Natalie_ca
I just finished watching!
She came in second with a total of $11,900.00 *I think*Originally Posted by Catkiki
OK so how did she do? I don't have a TV right now (well, I do, but I am waiting for my digital converter to come)
That's right. I think she only got to keep $2,000.00 for a second win. I believe the contestant who comes in third gets $1,000.00.Originally Posted by Natalie_ca
She came in second with a total of $11,900.00 *I think*
Really?! I thought they got to keep whatever they won!Originally Posted by nurseangel
That's right. I think she only got to keep $2,000.00 for a second win. I believe the contestant who comes in third gets $1,000.00.
I had heard Alex Trebek (did I spell his last name right? It would be a shame if a messed up a fellow cat lovers name!) explaining about that the other night. He said that the reason everyone doesn't get to keep their final totals is to keep the wagering interesting. I figure that's because if someone has a nice second place total, they might just decide to keep what they have and not wager at all?Originally Posted by Natalie_ca
Really?! I thought they got to keep whatever they won!
That makes perfect sense! And I bet that is exactly what would happen.Originally Posted by nurseangel
I had heard Alex Trebek (did I spell his last name right? It would be a shame if a messed up a fellow cat lovers name!) explaining about that the other night. He said that the reason everyone doesn't get to keep their final totals is to keep the wagering interesting. I figure that's because if someone has a nice second place total, they might just decide to keep what they have and not wager at all?
Thanks! Their family is trying to talk her dad into trying out, but I don't know if he will.Originally Posted by pushylady
Well done to your cousin Gillian!